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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1255 23rd St, NW |
Address2 | Suite 455 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400873559-12
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6. House ID# 419410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Susannah J May |
Date | 4/20/2017 2:44:55 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act
Humane Cosmetics Act (not yet introduced)
H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act
H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act (not yet introduced)
H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act
H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act
H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act
H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act
H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017
H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act
Farm Bill (not yet introduced)
H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced)
H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act
S. 733 Sportsmens Act
H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act
H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act
H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act
H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act
H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations
H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act
H.J.Res. 69 and S.J.Res.18 Hunting Prohibitions on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska
Congressional Review Act: Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule
H.R. 816 Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act
S. 1014 Personal Care Products Safety Act
H.Res. 133 National Pet Adoption Day/Month
Midnight Rules and Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Acts
Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies:
Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the West Indian Manatee From Endangered to Threatened
Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records
Wildlife trafficking enforcement discussions with DOJ (see federal agency section)
Nonanimal alternatives policies at FDA
De-listing of grizzly bears from endangered species list
Environmental Impact Statement on presence of wolves in Isle Royale National Park
Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
USDA Horse soring rule
Appointments:
Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency
Appointments:
Tom Price, Health and Human Services
Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget
Rex Tillerson, Department of State
Jeff Sessions, Attorney General
Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce
Ryan Zinke, Department of Interior
Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Park Service (NPS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Amundson |
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Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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William T. (Marty) |
Irby |
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Congressional Aide, Office of Congressman Ed Whitfield
Communications Director and Agriculture/Animal Welfare Policy Advisor, Office of Congressman Ed Whitfield |
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Wayne |
Pacelle |
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Faith |
Williams |
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Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Ruben Hinojosa
Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ruben Hinojosa |
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Ryan |
Ososki |
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Congressional Intern, Office of Rep. Lou Barletta
Senate Intern, Office of Sen. Pat Toomey
Congressional Intern, Office of Rep. Barbara Comstock
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Holly |
Gann |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Jennifer |
Lonergan |
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Keisha |
Sedlacek |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY17 Appropriations:
Horse slaughter defund amendment
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act
online records
Horse soring
Organics rule rider
Wild horse language
Endangered Species Act riders including wolves
FY18 Appropriations:
Horse slaughter defund amendment
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Welfare Act enforcement funding
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Horse Protection Act enforcement funding and
rulemaking
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act
online records
Agricultural Research Service Animal Welfare Coverage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Investigative and Enforcement Services funding
Food Safety and Inspection Service Humane Methods of Slaughter Enforcement funding
Agriculture Office of Inspector General Animal Fighting Enforcement Funding
National Institute of Food and Agriculture Veterinary Medical Services Act Funding
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Emergency Management Systems funding
Class B random source dealers block licensing
Military trauma training
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Sara |
Amundson |
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Miriam |
Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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William T. (Marty) |
Irby |
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Congressional Aide, Office of Rep. Ed Whitfield
Communications Director and Agriculture/Animal Welfare Policy Advisor, Office of Rep. Ed. Whitfield |
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Wayne |
Pacelle |
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Faith |
Williams |
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Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Ruben Hinojosa
Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ruben Hinojosa |
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Ryan |
Ososki |
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Congressional Intern, Office of Rep. Lou Barletta
Senate Intern, Office of Sen. Pat Toomey
Congressional Intern, Office of Rep. Barbara Comstock |
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Holly |
Gann |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Jennifer |
Lonergan |
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Keisha |
Sedlacek |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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The Humane Society of the United States |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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